SOLUTION: How do I find the value of x for this equation below x+2x+5=x+19

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Question 68661: How do I find the value of x for this equation below
x+2x+5=x+19

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x+5=x+19
3x-x=19-5
2x=14
x=14/2
x=7
proof
7+2*7+5=7+19
7+14+5=26
26=26